(ST. GEORGE, Utah) - Emceesquare Media Inc is a new high-energy marketing solutions company specializing in public relations, event management, and media production. Based in St. George, Utah, clients include the new Southern Utah LIVE Television Network, professional golfer Byron Casper, public speaker/storyteller Janice Brooks, Elan Magazine, Heart Walk Foundation, Sweetwater, and the documentary film “Soldiers’ Sanctuary,” a film by Luke L. Hansen of Albany, New York.

With more than 20 years experience working in corporate and agency communications, founder Melynda Thorpe is dedicated to offering an intelligent approach to marketing strategy. Formerly, Thorpe served on the Utah Valley University Rebranding Image Committee, Utah Ballet Board of Directors, and the Springville Museum of Art Board of Directors. At Utah Valley University, she served as director of publications and creative services and was editor of UVU Magazine from 1997-2007. Additionally, she served as UVU spokesperson and crisis response media coordinator.

From Thorpe’s experience working as a filmmaker, TV producer and magazine editor, her marketing approach is distinguished by the use of powerful storytelling and creative team building. Emceesquare creatives include industry-savvy artists, designers, photographers and producers led by creative executives, Elise West and Keith R Owen.

Emceesquare Creative Producer Elise West brings a wealth of experience in management, event coordination and public relations. West was public relations and marketing specialist at IKEA (Draper, Utah), manager of inflight recruitment and event services at SkyWest Airlines, recruiter for Southwest Airlines, and Morris Magic Manager for Morris Air. West also works as seasonal merchandise store manager at Sundance Film Festival. Most recently, West was a creative project manager at Café Soleil in Springdale, Utah, where she managed special events, projects, and an efficiency remodel.

From Phoenix, Ariz., Advertising Manager and Creative Director Keith R Owen brings to Emceesquare experience in both sales and advertising production. Formerly, Owen worked as a specialist in sales and customer service at Apple Inc., Las Vegas. As a graduate of the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences, Gilbert, Ariz., he has worked in radio, television and film production, and as recording engineer/producer at Platinum Sound Lab.

“As a team, we are excited to be able to offer industry-savvy experience in a community that is stepping into modern areas of communication, media and entertainment,” Thorpe said. “This is an exciting time in southern Utah, and we are thrilled to be positioned to assist companies and organizations in creating strong marketing, advertising and PR strategies. Truly, the way the communications industry is transforming, this is an exhilarating time to be working in media.”

With vision and determination, Emceesquare offers what is unparalleled in southern Utah. For more information, contact Melynda Thorpe at (435) 773-0781.